He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith Ann.
He is survived by his wife, Maria O. Guerra; son, Charles Cantu, Jr. and wife, Darlene; granddaughter, Francesca; brother, Gilbert Cantu and wife, Lee; sisters, Ophelia Esparza and Mary Perkins; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 5815 Callaghan Rd, Ste 102, San Antonio, TX 78228 or the Lupus Foundation of America, P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047.